Festival Eurovision 2022 closes an exciting week with its long awaited grand finale. After two semi-finals in Spain drew massive audiences, the remaining 25 competing nations will bring their best on the stage of the Olympic Pavilion in Turin, Italy, this Saturday. The event marks a high point in Europe’s prime music event, where nations vie for the coveted title in a contest that blends pop spectacle with regional pride.
As in recent editions, the festival follows a two-phase format before the final showdown. Twenty countries earned a place in the final, while thirteen were eliminated in the preceding rounds. The Big Five — Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy — automatically secure final berths, bringing the total to 25 entries that aim to succeed Maneskin as European song champions. The contest remains a showcase of national talent, production value, and memorable performances that resonate across the continent and beyond.
Chanel invites you to imagine: this was her performance at the Eurovision 2022 semi-final 2 rehearsal
In the rehearsal rooms, artists and teams fine-tune staging, lighting, and choreography. Chanel, the Spanish entrant, offered a glimpse into the tension and excitement of the competition as she prepared for a potential strong final showing. The rehearsal period is a crucial step, allowing voters and viewers to gauge stage presence and vocal delivery in a controlled environment. The artwork of a performance, from costume choices to camera angles, comes together here before the live broadcast. (source: Eurovision coverage and stage reports)
when is the eurovision final
The final was scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022, and would begin at 21:00 local time. For the first time in several editions, Spain entered the finals with genuine chances to win. Bookmakers placed Chanel among the top contenders, while other seasoned favorites such as Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia were also cited as serious threats. The semi-final results had shown that these acts arrived in Turin with a clear intention to campaign for victory and to leave a lasting impression on both juries and televoters. The final position and timing of Chanel placed her around the tenth slot, with an anticipated performance near 22:00, underscoring the drama of the running order. (source: official Eurovision broadcast schedules and betting markets)
Beyond Chanel, the field included strong showings from established European values and rising stars. Italy was a strong favorite at home, while the United Kingdom and Sweden carried substantial fan bases. Australia’s participation continued to widen the contest’s geographic footprint. The semi-finals had confirmed that these acts were not merely participants but potential finalists who could redefine the competition’s trajectory. The evening would conclude with the jury voting, followed by the public televote. The culmination, a decision by both juries and audiences, would unfold well past midnight, leaving viewers with a sense of anticipation about how the winning nation would be crowned. (source: live Eurovision programming notes and post-semi analysis)
Where can I watch the Eurovision final on TV?
The final could be viewed through the primary Eurovision broadcast channel in participating countries. In Spain, Open TV aired the event as it did for the semi-finals, ensuring broad access across viewers who followed the competition from rehearsals to the final. The broadcast plan reflected the contest’s commitment to making the show widely accessible while preserving the coherence of the competition’s schedule and format. (source: broadcaster schedules and Eurovision distribution notes)
In many markets, the event is also streamed online through official platforms, with commentary tailored to regional audiences. This accessibility has helped Eurovision maintain strong engagement in North America and other regions, where fans rely on official streams, social media updates, and curated recap content to stay connected with every moment from Turin. (source: broadcasting and streaming guidelines)